Fashion Forward

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and for many families, it is the most celebrated holiday of the entire year. Thanksgiving is a special holiday, one that does not include gift-giving, but simply being thankful for what you have and for life itself. It’s a time where you enjoy family and friends, sit around a […]

Last week in Chicago, Loyola University honored Glik’s as the Illinois Family Business Of The Year! In our acceptance speech all Glik’s Associates past and current were given credit for this achievement. The Master of Ceremonies recognized the fact that only 3% of family  business’s  survive to the 4th  generation. Without our employees support and […]

The Peacoat Army green is clearly the color of the season. Combine the sleek, sophisticated look of a traditional peacoat style jacket with this army green color and the result is a beautiful military-inspired coat perfect for winter. The peacoat is a double-breasted jacket typically made of wool that sailors used to wear. This classic […]

We are so excited to introduce you all to the winners of our recent Be The Buyer contest! This fun contest follows the Glik’s buying team to the L.A. fashion district while they shop all the latest styles of women’s apparel and source new trends. As a Midwestern fashion brand, when we introduce a new […]

The first week of November certainly signals our final farewell to summer; a sudden drop in temperature, even that crisp note in the air is now present on your morning jogs. Autumn is here in all its rich hues and glorious notes. Can you sense it? We sure can, especially in the world of menswear. […]

Sweater weather is definitely here! If you are anything like me, you have a couple of sweaters that you absolutely love and tend to wear repeatedly throughout the season. Instead of wearing the same outfit all season long, why not find different ways to style that favorite cardigan of yours? We rose to the challenge […]

Halloween, also known as All Hallow’s Eve, is a yearly celebration which is observed in numerous countries and falls on the 31st of October. Halloween has quite the history, it has been said that it initiates the triduum (religious observance lasting 3 days) of Hallowmas. First observed in the 8th century AD, Hallowmas is a […]

This week’s blog features maxi skirts and dresses. You first saw them this spring and summer made from light, slightly sheer chiffon layers, and they were paired with strappy bohemian sandals and wedges with statement sunglasses. Now that the weather is cooling off and the official first day of fall has already come to pass, […]

It’s officially October! Which means all things pumpkin can finally commence. Let’s be honest, we have probably been eating pumpkin since early September…those Pumpkin Spice Lattes came out way too early…but according to the calendar and the fact that your boots and sweaters are out of storage means that it is 100% appropriate, and encouraged, […]

Mireya Villarreal, Pink Pewter founder and designer, came to visit Glik’s to show off her new designs. The Glik’s team had a blast watching Mireya talk about and show off all of her new Pink Pewter accessories. Keep watching the web for new arrivals of Pink Pewter headbands and accessories!  

What is fashion? Fashion, used as a general term, is most commonly defined as a popular ‘style’ or practice associated with clothing, footwear, accessories, and even includes makeup, hairstyles, body piercings and furniture. It is a culture, a lifestyle in itself. Fashion signifies a unique and habitual trend in a person’s style in which they […]

Fringe, beading and suede, all accents that can be found on fall’s favorite footwear choice: moccasins. We have seen hints of moccasins all spring long in oxfords and menswear-inspired loafers. Now that the cooler weather is settling in we can pull out theses soft suede shoes! Ready for a mini history lesson? Moccasins were originally […]